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Blind Surfing Clinic: 16th annual Surfing Clinic for the blind hosted by the Lions Club is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at South Ponto Beach in Carlsbad with a barbecue lunch. (760) 436-7338 or ramangini@cox.net. Lionsclubs.org.

Poway Days Festival: The Street Fair with entertainment and shopping at more than 100 vendor booths is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18 at Midland Road between Poway Road and Hilleary. Poway Rodeo Trail Ride, Rendezvous in Poway and Olde Tyme Melodrama are among the day’s attractions. poway.com.

Symeon’s Hope Benefit: A fundraising event featuring concert pianist Michael Staff along with performances by a ballet troupe and vocalist 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 24 with wine and silent auction at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center. $15. Fundraiser for Symeon Stratton, 31, father of two, to receive care at the Kushi Institute to regain function of his kidneys. vickivictoria1612@yahoo.com; symeonshope.vpweb.com.

Spanish Cinema: Classic Spanish language films will be shown at dusk with preshow entertainment and children’s activities starting at 7 p.m. Saturday nights through Sept. 30 at California Center for the Arts, Escondido on the lawn. Bring blankets and chairs. Food and beverages for sale. (800) 988-4253 or visit artcenter.org

Onstage

Shakespeare Auditions: North Coast Repertory Theatre and MiraCosta College hold auditions for William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV” (part I) 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at the MiraCosta Theatre building 2000 on the Oceanside campus, One Barnard Drive, Oceanside. northcoastrep.org.

Captain Milkshake: Screenings are 7 and 9:45 p.m. Sept 16 with live music at 6 p.m. by the psychedelic rock band Strawberry Alarm Clock, and concluding with a Q&A with director Richard Crawford and stars of the film at Carlsbad Village Theater, 2822 State St. Proceeds benefit veterans returning from Iraq. Tickets: $18; $10 seniors and students at 9:45 p.m. screening; $15 online at Captain Milkshake.com.

Open Mic: Sunshine Brooks theater presents a poetry reading, spoken word open mic on the second and fourth Thursday of the month at Twilight Stage, 219 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. sunshinebrookstheater.com.

Museums and galleries

Nate Harrison: A collection of artifacts from Harrison’s life as a legendary African American homesteader in San Diego is on exhibit through Sept. 15 at the San Diego Archeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido. acox@sandiegoarchaeology.org or (760) 291-0370.

Hansen Surfboards: The California Surf Museum opens its exhibit, “Hansen Surfboards – A 50 Year Retrospective,” on Sept. 18 at 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside. Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays to 8 p.m. Admission: $3 for adults, $1 for students, seniors and military, free for members and kids under 12; and free on Tuesdays.(760) 721-6876.

Torre-Bueno Exhibit: The family of Theodore Torre-Bueno show his art at the gallery of the historic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe through Sept. 30 at the adobe, 640 Alta Vista Drive, Vista. Watercolors and prints dating from 1940 through 1985 will be on display, including scenes of New York painted from the World Trade Center. (760) 639-6164.

Racehorse Exhibit: The Heather Roddy Gallery features an exhibit for the Del Mar racing season featuring paintings of race horses through Sept. 30. The gallery is open noon to 6 p.m. daily in the Flower Hill Promenade, 2670 Via de la Valle, Del Mar. (858) 395-5605.

Marianela de la Hoz Exhibit: Metamorphores, a collection of drawings and egg tempera paintings exploring metaphor and metamorphosis will be on exhibit through Oct. 9 at the Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way. (760) 435-3720.

“Relevant Women:” An art exhibit by Wendy Gauntlett-Shaw on “Painting Women’s Spirit of Hope—A Global Project of Portraits” is through Oct. 16 at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. sdcl.org.

The View from Here: The Civic Center Gallery presents, “The View from Here” a solo exhibition of new work by Fritz Rothman through Oct. 18 at the gallery in Encinitas City Hall, 505 S Vulcan Ave. Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday (closed every other Friday). (619) 278-1771.

Wounded Hearts Exhibit: California State University San Marcos will host an art exhibit, “Wounded Hearts: A Journey Through Grief through December 8 at the college’s Kellogg Library 333 Twin Oaks Drive, San Marcos. mchu@csusm.edu or (760) 750-4378.

“It’s Not My Fault:” Emmy award-nominated artist Everett Peck unveils his abstract paintings in a comprehensive exhibition of his career through Jan. 29 at the Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. A walk and talk with Everett Peck and guest curator Michael Gross is 2 p.m. Sept. 17. (760) 435-3720.

Sculpture in the Garden: Exhibition showcases sculptures from 26 artists through April 2012 in the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. $12; seniors and students $8; children 3-12 years old $6. (760) 436-3036; sdbgarden.org.

Beginner Clogging: Class is 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 19 at the Barn in the Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Drive. $50 for six weeks. Drop-in $10. 6:45 to 9 p.m. is for Intermediate and Advanced levels. (760) 744-9000 or mje.thatsme@verizon.net.

Acrylic Painting: MiraCosta College offers a semester of tuition-free, noncredit acrylic painting classes for older adults Tuesdays from 12:30-3:25, through Dec. 6 at the Country Club Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, Oceanside. Supply list given in the first class. Registration at the Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Ave., Oceanside or online atmiracosta.edu/noncredit.

Radio’s Golden Age: A free class for older adults on The Golden Age of Radio and Improvisational Acting meets weekly through Dec. 7 at MiraCosta College Community Learning Center, 1831 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, “The Impact of Radio on our Lives” is 1:30–4:25 p.m. Tuesdays; “Self-Awareness through Improvisation” is 1:30-3:50 p.m. Wednesdays. (760) 795-8710; miracosta.edu/noncredit.

Hawaiian Dance: Beginning Hawaiian dancing is Mondays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Country Club Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane, $8 per lesson or $25 per month. Instructor is Marilee Garcia. (760) 941-2785.

Free Computer Classes: Internet and email basics 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at the Rancho Bernardo branch library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. Free. Sign up at least one day ahead at the library (858) 675-1479.

Star Parties: The MiraCosta College astronomy department hosts viewing events from 8 to 10 p.m. on the first Friday and Saturday at MiraCosta College baseball field, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Free and open to the public. (760) 757-2121, ext. 6201.

Meetings

World Affairs: The North County Chapter presents a talk on “The Ascent of Unconventional Oil in North America” 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at The Remington Club, 16925 Hierba Drive, Rancho Bernardo.

LIFE at MiraCosta: The senior learning group meets 1 p.m. Sept. 16 in Room 1068, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr., Oceanside with a presentation on “Mexico’s Bicentennial in Diaspora” and at 2:30 p.m. “Latin America, 200 years after.” (760) 721-8124.

AAUW: Escondido/San Marcos branch of American Association of University Women meets 10 a.m. Sept. 17 for the monthly luncheon with guest speaker Bonnie Dumanis, San Diego County district attorney, at the Escondido Country Club, 1800 Country Club Lane, Escondido. RSVP required: (760) 739-0710.

North County Singles: Club for singles ages 55 and up holds its monthly walk 9 to 11 a.m. Sept 20 at San Elijo Lagoon in Solana Beach. Drive to end of Rios Ave and meet at the trailhead. (760) 295-6123.

Carlsbad African Violet Society: Meets 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Vista Library in the Community Room, 700 Eucalyptus St. Vista on” How to remove suckers and how to replant them.” (760) 433-4641.

Sierra Club Coasters: Steven Kutcher gives a tallk with slides on “From Tigers to Tiger Beetles, the life cycles of four insects in their life stages,” 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Encinitas Community Center, Encinitas Blvd. and Balour Drive. (760) 633-1383.

North County Singles: The social club for single seniors 55 and older will meet for dinner and dancing with a live band 5:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in Vista. $14. Reservations required by Sept. 21. Call for location: (760) 942-2719.

Democratic Club: The Carlsbad-Oceanside club meets 10 a.m. Sept. 24 at the Woman’s Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St., Carlsbad. Rhiannon Good of Planned Parenthood will speak. (760) 804-2754; rfriedheim@roadrunner.com

Current Events: Community members discuss local, national and international events, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Rm 120 at the Encinitas Community Center, Encinitas Boulevard. and Balour Street. (760) 943-2253

Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary: Meetings at 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo, 12280 Greens East Road. The public is welcome. Meetings are free, $15 for breakfast. Rob@marketbuilding.com; rbsunrise.org.

Chamber Toastmasters: The Escondido group meets at 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Activity Room of Redwood Town Court, 500 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido. (619) 520-2818.

Take off Pounds Sensibly: The weight loss group meets from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at San Diego County Credit Union, 501 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. (760) 634-2936.

Tri-City Cancer Support: Cancer Support Group meetings are 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Tri-City Medical Center, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside. (760) 940-7007.

Women’s Cancer Support: Palomar Pomerado Health hosts the group 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion Education Classroom, first floor, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. Free. (858) 675-5018.

Emotions Anonymous: The group offers a 12-step program for those with depression, anxiety, relationship problems and other emotional difficulties. Meetings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first four Tuesdays at the Weingart Senior Center, 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway. (760) 207-2944.

Brain Injury Support: Gray Matters Support Group for people who have sustained brain injuries is the third Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Del Mar branch library, 1309 Camino Del Mar. Individual mentoring available for people who have newly sustained brain injuries. (760) 579-3895.

Cardiff North County Parkinson’s support group: Meetings from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Wednesday at the Belmont Village, 3535 Manchester Ave. (760) 940-2763.

Catholic Widow & Widowers: The North County support group hosts outings at area restaurants and venues. Call for times and locations. (858) 674-4324.

The North County Singles Club: Seniors 55 and older meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Fridays for dinner and dancing in Vista and Oceanside. $14. (760) 942-2719.

Oceanside Newcomers: Meets 10;30 a.m. the first Tuesday of the month at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2001 El Camino Real, Oceanside. (760) 438-4885.

Alzheimer’s Association: Meetings from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays at Vista Village, 2041 West Vista Way, Vista. The group has a guest speaker the third Thursday of every month. (760) 727-9089 or keyboard@sbcglobal.net.

Soroptimist International of Vista: Meetings at 12:10 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of the month at Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Dr. Lunch: $14.50. (760) 726-4101 or email at sivista@soroptimist.net.

North County Investors group: Meets 6:30 p.m. the 2nd Wed. of the month at The Jolly Roger on Oceanside Harbor Drive for anyone interested in investing or stock trading. Food is served with separate checks. Bring your three favorite stocks or ETFs for our the Just For Fun Contest. colleenmiccoli@yahoo.com; (831) 206-5212

North County Videomakers: Meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday at KOCT studios, 3058 Industry St., Oceanside. Annual dues: $30. (858) 484-3903.

PFLAG North County Inland: The group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at Temple Adat Shalom, in Room 9 (by cinderblock wall), 15905 Pomerado Road, Poway. (858) 673-4560 or (858) 485-6480.

Cancer Support Group: Meetings for people with oral, head and neck cancer at noon on the first Saturday of the month at 4S Ranch branch library, 10433 Reserve Drive. (760) 751-2109.

Vista North County Parkinson’s Support Group: 10 a.m. to noon on the second Wednesday at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive. (760) 940-2763.

North County Videomakers: Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday at KOCT Studios, 3058 Industry St. Oceanside. Annual dues $30. (858) 484-3903.

North County Woolgatherers: The group of fiber artists interested in traditional rug hooking serves North San Diego County/Temecula Valley and meets the last Saturday of each month at the Fallbrook Public Utilities District offices, 990 E. Mission Rd, Fallbrook. New members welcome. val@rawhideranch.com; (760) 758-008, ext. 119.

Woman’s Club of Vista: Regular meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at Shadowridge Country Club, 1980 Gateway Drive, Vista. New members welcome. (760) 295-8686.

Senior Pickleball: San Diego Senior Olympic Pickleball tournament is Sept. 16-19 at Oceanside’s Melba Bishop Community Pickleball Complex, 306 North River Road. Pickelball open play is 9 a.m. to noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday at the complex. usapa.org or (760) 804-0706.

Blood Pressure Screenings: Noon to 2 p.m. the first Friday of the month at Palomar Medical Center Lobby, 555 East Valley Parkway, Escondido and noon to 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Pomerado Hospital Lobby, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. (858) 675-5100; pph.org.

Tax Help: Senior Service Council Escondido provides free help if you received a notice from the IRS or Franchise Tax Board, or need to submit previous year’s income taxes or change a previously submitted tax return Thursday mornings at 9 and 10 a.m. through Nov. 15. Bring documents to the Dorothy Boeger, Building at 728 N. Broadway, Escondido. escondidoseniorservices.org.

Oceanside bingo: Bingo is 12:45 p.m. Thursdays at the Country Club Senior Center, 455 Country Club Lane and 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Drive. Early bird special includes five games for $1. Proceeds go the Senior Nutrition Program. (760) 435-5285.

Senior Service Council of Escondido: Free services include job referrals from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays through Thursdays; a bereavement support group from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday; screenings for blood pressure from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Mondays; help with wills, trusts, divorce, foreclosure, powers of attorney and advance health care directives from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; and assistance with tax preparation and other tax issues from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursdays through mid-November. The council office is at 728 N. Broadway, Escondido. (760) 480-0611.

Homebound Services: Oceanside Public Library offers free delivery of library materials to Oceanside residents of any age who are physically unable to visit the library. To sign up for delivery, call (760) 435-5657. Escondido residents, call the Escondido Public Library (760) 839-4819. Carlsbad residents, call the Carlsbad City Library (760) 434-2847.

Backpack Drive: New backpacks and school supplies are being collected through Sept. 16 at the Palomar College campus, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos and Upward Bound Office, 1951 East Valley Parkway, Escondido. (760) 744-1150, ext. 3678; prodriguez@palomar.edu.

Nature Ambassadors: San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy needs volunteers to serve as nature ambassadors. A comprehensive eight-week training program for docents begins October 4. Application deadline is September 16. Cost: $125; includes membership in San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy. sanelijo.org.

Volunteer tax Counselors: AARP is recruiting tax counselors and client facilitators to apply through Dec. 31 for volunteer work Feb. 1 to April 15 at Senior Centers and community sites throughout North County. Volunteers receive one week of free tax preparation and computer system classroom training. (760) 967-6967 or 760-723-2642.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Operation Bigs program needs civilian and military volunteers to spend one-on-one time with elementary school aged children at Camp Pendleton with parents deployed, playing sports, board games, etc. for one hour once a week. (619) 218-3532; mollye@sdbigs.org.

Volunteer Drivers: City of Encinitas Senior Center needs volunteers drivers for the Out and About Transportation Program. (760) 943-2256. Mission San Luis Rey: Shifts vary from 2 to 4 hours on weekends and include the historic museum, Mission church and welcome center at the mission, 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside. (760) 757-3651, ext. 148.

Hospital Seeks Volunteers: Pomerado Hospital, 15615 Pomerado Road in Poway, is looking for volunteers to help in the Emergency Room, work in the Gift Shop, drive the parking lot shuttle, transport patients in wheel chairs and attend to families of patients in surgery. (858) 613-4659.

Donate Backyard Produce: Residents of Rancho Bernardo, Poway, and vicinity are invited to donate backyard fruits and vegetables to help local families in need. jradatz@att.net or (858) 485-5449.

Give a Neighbor a Lift: Drive a senior neighbor in the Rancho Bernardo/Poway/Penasquitos area to a doctor’s appointment or other errand. Sign up with Rides & Smiles. Volunteers receive liability insurance, mileage reimbursement and a weekly list of ride requests to choose from. (858) 391-0033.

Carlsbad Volunteers: Get involved in the city as a volunteer at various events and places, for example, the Library Learning Center (760) 434-2929 or VolunteerinCarlsbad.net.

Disabled American Veterans: The Disabled American Veterans need volunteer drivers to transport veterans from their homes in coastal North County to doctor’s appointments at the VA Hospital in La Jolla, one day a week for six to eight hours. DAV van provided. (858) 552-7470.